Lunchtime Assistant for Children — Safe, Engaging Dining

Teaching Vacancies; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting Trust driving development

Collaborative staff support

Character development curriculum

Enthusiastic learners environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking candidates to provide lunchtime supervision in a school setting. The role focuses on delivering a safe, calm dining experience for pupils and supporting children during lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground.

The successful candidate will work with school staff, building rapport with children, and adhering to safeguarding guidance to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport with children during lunchtime provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Ability to lift and move tables and chairs as part of setup/clear-down.
• Ability to liaise with school staff in writing and verbally.
• Physically able to perform lunchtime duties including moving furniture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and calm dining experience for pupils.
• Support children during lunchtime in the dining hall and playground.
• Liaise with staff to communicate needs and concerns.

Skills

Child rapport

Safety consciousness

Lunchtime support

Staff communication

Physical ability

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking candidates to provide lunchtime supervision in a school setting. The role focuses on delivering a safe, calm dining experience for pupils and supporting children during lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground.

The successful candidate will work with school staff, building rapport with children, and adhering to safeguarding guidance to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for all pupils.